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Tendon injuries are common, especially in athletic populations, and result in pain and dysfunction in the tendon (called tendinopathy). Clinicians require a thorough understanding of normal structure and behaviour of tendons, as well as factors contributing to pathology to be able to successfully manage tendinopathy.
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